The Tea and Herbal Association of Canada is devoted to pursuing the objectives of the Association while meeting our members’ needs. In each endeavor, we strive to bring about the results that will be most beneficial to each member while generating a greater awareness for the tea industry.
BROCHURES
BECOME A MEMBER
Membership in the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada has many benefits. We have a wealth of information at our fingertips and as a member you would have the opportunity to:
Strengthen Your Knowledge Through Our Educational Events
- Tea Briefing Sessions, the Annual Fall Conference and various workshops.
- Members receive notices on emerging issues, environmental and safety issues, new industry requirements and government policy changes.
Get Solutions To Problems
- Take advantage of access to our reference tools.
- Network and exchange ideas with tea industry professionals at our annual networking events.
Be a Part of a Team
- Be a part of a collective force through strategic relationships with government agencies and industry partners.
Attain A Competitive Edge
- Use the latest trends and market data not available anywhere else from our annual research projects and monthly member updates.
Obtain Company Recognition
- Have brand awareness, validity and recognition by being apart of an association with an international presence.
Find A Voice With The Government
- We are the tea industry’s only liaison with the Canadian government – they come to us for industry views on key issues.
In addition, the following is a glimpse of the many services we offer to our members:
- Research and Statistics
- Publications
- Advocacy and Regulatory Support
- Media Relations and Promotion
- Networking Opportunities
- International Representation
- 24 Hour Website Communications
- 5 Star Tea Grading Program for Foodservice
- Consumer Inquiry Response
- Education
BENEFITS
| Producing Country | Grower | Importer | Packer | Retailer | Allied Trade | Tea Sommelier | Tea Specialist | Foodservice Tea Specialist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member Pricing at Events | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Weekly Tea Bulletin | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Member Alerts | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Marketing Resources | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Complimentary registration to all Listen-Learn-Lead Webinar Sessions | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| AGM Attendance | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Industry Advice | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Crisis Support | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Legislation Information | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Secure Members Website Area on tea.ca | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Secure Members Website Area on teasommelier.com | x | x | x | ||||||
| Access to Consumer Research | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Access to Health Research Library | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Access to Carbon Calculator | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Group Buying Benefits Program | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Credit Card Discount Program | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| THAC Website Listing | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Find a Retailer Website Listing | x | ||||||||
| Work with a Tea Sommelier® Listing | x | ||||||||
| Work with a Tea Specialist Listing | x | ||||||||
| Work with a Foodservice Tea Specialist Listing | x | ||||||||
| Tea Grading Program | x |
GROUP BUYING BENEFITS
- Members can save up to 25% off Avis base rates
- Additional dollars off and specials offers
- From business checks to personalized printed products, logo design, website and online marketing.
- Up to 50% savings on first time orders
- 15% savings on everyday orders
- Savings of up to 30% off every day web pricing entire product line of laptops, tablets, desktops, servers, accessories and more
- Members can save up to 25% off Avis base rates
- Additional dollars off and specials offers
- Exclusive member rates on Audio and Web Conferencing
- 40% savings on all small package shipments
- Savings start at 70% on heavyweight shipments over 150 lbs.
- Providing members access to industry leading international payments and currency risk management solutions to help them grow their businesses around the world
- Members have access to preferred rates for all credit and debit card processing